Wednesday, October 26, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon 27 The Nugget Newspaper Crossword LETTERS Continued from page 26 By Jacqueline E. Mathews, Tribune News Service Clinton and Trump goes on. In light of this, to believe that they are equally poor candi- dates for president is both ludicrous and irresponsible. Gary Leiser s s s To the Editor: Hillary’s announced her intentions to nominate black- robed lawyers who will rule according to social need (no reference to the Constitution). Justices who will over- turn the Heller ruling and common understanding that gun ownership is a right not a privilege and other impedi- ments to the expansion of the power of the central govern- ment. Very much like some Hitler or Mussolini. She has also proposed to unleash the battalions of leftist tort law- yers who should be able to put the firearms industry out of business. Hillary and her hand-picked judges might also be able to define who constitutes the terrorists; could they be Americans that Mr. Nugent refers to as the lunatic fringe, NRA members, white supremacists, Islamaphobes, xeno- phobes and anyone else who are on the Democrat list of Americans who will not roll over for the policies of the government party. Most certainly, these people should be disarmed. I am forced to agree with Mr. Nugent that the election is about choosing between democracy and authoritarian dic- tatorship. Will we be led by a president who has spent his life as a successful businessman, or a ruler with a phone and a pen who has spent her life clawing her way to the top of the political pyramid. A person who has clawed over the backs of her husband’s discarded women and past the bod- ies of the dead men abandoned in Benghazi, all the while using her station as Secretary of State to harvest money for her foundation; compromising national secrets through irresponsible communications and lying about it. But to quote Madam Secretary, “What difference, at this point, does it make?” now, when she is close to gaining total power. Larry Benson ESTERMAN: Residency has been questioned Continued from page 1 he had been sleeping at the Jefferson Way address because he prefers it to the Oak Street house. The letter cites water con- sumption records and gar- bage service requirements as the basis for its concern. “For the period com- mencing on September 23, 2015, and ending on April 22, 2016, there was not any water consumption at Sisters Property,” Green writes. “Thereafter, water usage has been minimal. In addition, City understands that garbage service has not been provided to the Sisters Property during the relevant period. The lack of water usage coupled with the fact that garbage service has not been provided to the Sisters Property is a strong indica- tor that you have not resided at the Sisters Property during the relevant time period.” The city is requesting that Esterman provide an expla- nation of the lack of water consumption; an explanation for garbage service not being provided; and evidence that Esterman has resided at the 153 Oak Street property dur- ing the past year. Electricity bills showing continuous usage would be considered documentation. The attorney’s letter requests that the documenta- tion be provided by 5 p.m. on October 31. What, if any effect, the questions over residency will have on Esterman’s candi- dacy are not clear. — Last Week’s Puzzle Solved — This Week’s Crossword Sponsors Gift with purchase! Sugar S ugar r Scrub B Body ody Glow Trio Free with every $100 purchase of Éminence products. Through November, while supplies last, $40 value. It will most likely not be resolved by the election — Rick Allen Essentials Skincare Express Facial just $45! 541-480-1412 | 541-588-6271 | 492 E. Main Ave. | Mon-Sat Flexible Hours | www.SistersEssentials.com PUMP & ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR “If you want the job done, give them a call. Their work ethic was beyond impressive.” — Marcia Tripiano A Division of “It will most likely not be resolved by the election,” City Manager Rick Allen told The Nugget. According to the city charter, the city council is the ultimate arbiter of whether or not a councilor or candidate is a qualified resident of the City of Sisters. Richard Esterman could not be reached for comment at press time. Sisters Owned CCB#178543 24-HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE Curt 541-480-1404 • Zach 541-420-8170 BOOK NOW FOR HOLIDAY PARTIES DELICIOUS PIZZA, FRESH SALAD BAR, BURGERS, SANDWICHES & MORE! — FULL BAR — 541-549-8620 0 TA AVAI K L EOUT ABLE 425 Hwy. 20 W. (Next to o Bi-Mart) Bi-Martt) Mon-Thurs 11 am-8 pm, Fri 11 am-9 pm, Sat 8 am-9 pm, Sun 8 am-8 pm • Lounge Open Later